#272 · VERB

звать

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звать is a Russian verb. It’s the #272 most frequently used Russian word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.

Forms you’ll actually hear

Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken Russian. The top 3 forms cover about 83% of everyday use — learn these first.

зовут68%
звали11%
звать5%
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зовет4%
зови3%
зовите3%
звал2%
зову1%
зовем1%
звала<1%
зовешь<1%
зовете<1%
зваться<1%

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